What is the location like where you would place the turbine? Do you have to deal with an association / neighborhood rules / regs?
Are there obstructions such as a tree line or is it more of a top of a hill / open field area?
Would it be a vertical type (like a barber pole) or one that looks like a propeller?
Some of the prop type have blades that self adjust their pitch to the amount of wind for a given time...
Pros
•Clean energy, no fuel to drill, frack, mine, transport or burn
•Renewable and sustainable
•Costs are relatively low and continue to decrease
•Abundant domestic supply (16X current electric demand!)
•The power is essentially free once the infrastructure is paid for.
•Low life cycle carbon footprint. Breakeven in eight months.
•Can be used almost anywhere.
Cons
•As mentioned earlier, the wind is inconsistent, unsteady and unpredictable
•Wind power is not cheap and like many energy sources, rely on government subsidies to remain competitive.
•Wind farms are generally located in rural areas that might be otherwise picturesque. They are considered by some people to be an eyesore.
•Some people complain of noise from the turbines.
•Wildlife impact. Not only birds, but bats have experienced fatalities.
•Localized impact on night-time temperatures and weather
Wind Energy Pros and Cons - Hobby Farms
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